In Pictures: Republic Day Parade rehearsals in full swing at Kartavya Path

Various participants take part in rehearsals for the forthcoming 77th Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi on Wednesday (Source: Photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

The rehearsal forms part of the final preparations ahead of the Republic Day celebrations scheduled for January 26, 2026, in the national capital (Source: Photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

This year’s Republic Day programme will highlight the 150-year legacy of India’s national song Vande Mataram (Source: Photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

Paintings illustrating the verses of Vande Mataram, originally created in 1923, will be displayed along Kartavya Path during the parade (Source: Photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

The visual presentation aims to trace the historical and cultural significance of the national song through curated artwork (Source: Photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

The 77th Republic Day celebrations will feature international participation at the highest level (Source: Photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

The President of the European Council, António Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, are reportedly set to attend as the Chief Guests (Source: Photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

Security and ceremonial arrangements are being fine-tuned through full-dress rehearsals at Kartavya Path (Source: Photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

For the first time, the Indian Army will showcase a Battle Array Formation during the Republic Day parade (Source: Photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

The Battle Array Formation will demonstrate the Army’s operational preparedness and modern combat capabilities (Source: Photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

The military display will include marching contingents, mechanised columns, modern weapons systems, drones, tanks and missile platforms (Source: Photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

Rehearsals continue at Kartavya Path as organisers coordinate ceremonial, cultural and military segments for the 77th Republic Day parade (Source: Photo by Tashi Tobgyal)